Dateline, Dec. 9, 1988. Japan's bubble economy is in full swing, and so are the vices and expensive tastes of its denizens, and everybody has a price in Yakuza 0, the pre-quel to SEGA's long-running series. The fictional red-light districts of Kamurocho, Tokyo and Sotenbori, Osaka are bursting at the seams for enterprising young criminals to make or take some serious stacks of yen, be it beating ... more.

With Christmas around the corner it only seemed right for us to make a Yakuza 0 vlog that encapsulates the spirit of this magical time. Christmas is all about giving, so some folks from Marketing and Production sat down and decided to give each other their business cards. Oh look at the time. I have to return some videotapes, so check out the video below and have a holly jolly Christmas! Make s... more.

There's a reason why the main characters of Yakuza 0 will eventually be known as the "Dragon of Dojima" and "Mad Dog of Shimano," and it probably has something to do with the way they talk with their fists. While the streets of Kamurocho and Sotenbori are alive with plenty of nightlife to indulge in, it's also teeming with lowlifes and rivals to "deal with." This time around, Kiryu and Majima e... more.

In 2005, a legend was born on the PlayStation 2 - the legend of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, in his video game debut with Yakuza. Now, 11 years after that release, a new generation of players will be able to experience the incomparable action and drama of the Yakuza series with the rebuilt-from-scratch HD remake exclusive to PlayStation 4, Yakuza Kiwami. And "rebuilt from scratch" is not ju... more.

Just because Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima have a lot at stake in Yakuza 0, doesn't mean that they won't have time for fun. Getting back into the good graces of the Yakuza is exhausting, but thankfully 1980s Japan is the perfect setting for all the excess and vice one could hope for! Alluring flashing lights and neon signs adorn the numerous entertainment establishments that line the streets of th... more.